Top Rankings
Wayne Highlands School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,309 students in Wayne Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wayne Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,309 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wayne Highlands School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
13 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,073 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
183
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,726 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,641 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,726
$23,649
Spending / Student
$24,641
$23,073
Best Wayne Highlands School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Honesdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
459 Terrace St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Damascus Area School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 High School Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne Highlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Grades: 3-5
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Preston School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1493 Crosstown Highway
Lakewood, PA 18439
(570) 798-2516
Lakewood, PA 18439
(570) 798-2516
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stourbridge Primary Center
Magnet School
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Grades: PK-2
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne Highlands School District?
Wayne Highlands School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,309 students.
What is the rank of Wayne Highlands School District?
Wayne Highlands School District is ranked #83 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne Highlands School District?
90% of Wayne Highlands School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne Highlands School District?
Wayne Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wayne Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,641 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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